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Release: July 26, 2022

$7.99

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Jack and the Beanstalk (70th Anniversary Limited Edition) SYNOPSIS: Boasting a stunning new restoration, the fantasy musical classic Jack and the Beanstalk starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello has never looked better and comes to Blu-ray in a special 70th Anniversary Limited Edition from ClassicFlix!In their first color feature film, Abbott and Costello bring fanciful whimsy and musical delight to the traditional children’s fable where Lou plays the boyish Jack. Seeking to entertain “problem child” Donald (David Stollery) whom he is babysitting, Costello takes to reading “Jack and the Beanstalk”, but soon dreams himself into the fairy tale complete with Bud as the wily Dinklepuss, Shaye Cogan as the kidnapped princess and menacing Buddy Baer as the villainous giant. Directed by Jean Yarborough from a script by Nat Curtis, Jack and the Beanstalk imitated another musical fantasy familiar to all movie fans (The Wizard of Oz, 1939) by presenting its opening and closing sequences in sepia tone with the middle fantasy portion in shimmering SuperCinecolor. There's also a tuneful score with four songs composed by Lester Lee and Bob Russell. Scanned and preserved in 4K from 35mm SuperCinecolor elements, and restored by Abbott and Costello historian Bob Furmanek and the 3D Film Archive, this longtime family favorite also features Dorothy Ford, James Alexander and the voices of Arthur Shields and Mel Blanc! NOTE: This new 4K scan and restoration of Lou Costello's approved 1952 theatrical release includes the original sepia-toned opening and closing footage as well as studio logos. Newly recorded feature introduction by Lou's youngest daughter, Chris Costello Audio commentary by Abbott and Costello expert Ron Palumbo, with recollections from Jack and the Beanstalk co-star David Stollery Newly discovered footage of Abbott and Costello performing ""Who's on First"" on December 2, 1940 Imperfect Spectrum: A Brief History of Cinecolor by Jack Theakston Climbing the Scales: The Music of Jack and the Beanstalk by Ray Faiola Promotion and Publicity by Ron Palumbo with photos and footage of Bud and Lou's April 1952 tour including the world premiere in Paterson, NJ. Deleted scenes footage and photos by Ron Palumbo including a clip from the only surviving 35mm color camera negative Restored 1954 live television appearance with the Frankenstein Monster (Glenn Strange) and Creature from the Black Lagoon (Ben Chapman) Jack and the Beanstalk radio sketch from 1945 with Rudy Vallee and on-screen photo gallery by Shane Fleming Behind the scenes production photos by Chip Ordway including pre-production Kodachrome wardrobe test photos Posters, pressbook and lobby cards photo gallery by Chip Ordway Abbott and Costello Trailer Rarities including Jack and the Beanstalk SuperCinecolor trailer and Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd" FEATURES: Theatrical Year: 1952 Runtime: 78 MINUTES Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1 # Discs: 1 Genre: Comedy, Musical, Fantasy Category: Classic Language: English Subtitles: English Director: Jean Yarbrough Actors: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer, Dorothy Ford, Shaye Cogan, James Alexander, David Stollery, Mel Blanc, Arthur Shields, Johnny Conrad, Barbara Brown JACK & THE BEANSTALK (70TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED ED) Blu-ray

Release: March 7, 2023

$6.99

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In one of her earliest and most popular roles, the adorable Shirley Temple (Now and Forever) single-handedly melts the hearts of a gang of hardened gamblers when she is left as an IOU or “marker” for a debt. Adolphe Menjou (The Front Page) stars as a jaded head bookie, “Sorrowful” Jones, who winds up playing reluctant papa to the curly-topped waif and soon falls under her spell. Helping Sorrowful with the rigors of instant fatherhood is the beautiful Bangles Carson (Dorothy Dell, Wharf Angel), a nightclub singer whose racketeer boyfriend Big Steve (Charles Bickford, White Woman) is big trouble! Based on a story by Damon Runyon (Guys and Dolls) and directed by Alexander Hall (Torch Singer, Goin’ to Town), this heartwarming tale of love, faith and new beginnings will delight the whole family and make you believe in miracles! Special Features: • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Critic/Author Lee Gambin and Costume Historian Elissa Rose • Trailer • Optional English Subtitles

Release: March 7, 2023

$7.99

Description

In one of her earliest and most popular roles, the adorable Shirley Temple (Now and Forever) single-handedly melts the hearts of a gang of hardened gamblers when she is left as an IOU or “marker” for a debt. Adolphe Menjou (The Front Page) stars as a jaded head bookie, “Sorrowful” Jones, who winds up playing reluctant papa to the curly-topped waif and soon falls under her spell. Helping Sorrowful with the rigors of instant fatherhood is the beautiful Bangles Carson (Dorothy Dell, Wharf Angel), a nightclub singer whose racketeer boyfriend Big Steve (Charles Bickford, White Woman) is big trouble! Based on a story by Damon Runyon (Guys and Dolls) and directed by Alexander Hall (Torch Singer, Goin’ to Town), this heartwarming tale of love, faith and new beginnings will delight the whole family and make you believe in miracles! Special Features: • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Critic/Author Lee Gambin and Costume Historian Elissa Rose • Trailer • Optional English Subtitles